Kenny Miller opened the scoring for Scotland thanks to an assist from captain Darren Fletcher. Fletch then put Scotland 2-1 up with just over five minutes left to play, before a 90th pen for the Czech Republic.
Fletch: I Feel As Fit As Ever
September 2, 2011 42 Comments
Darren Fletcher has had a horrible time with an illness over the past few months, which saw him miss out on a place in the Champions League final as well as the pre-season tour with United. Despite not having played for United yet this season, he has been called up to the Scottish team to [...]
What If There Isn’t A New Midfielder?
June 22, 2011 789 Comments
Sir Alex Ferguson has always been tough to predict in the transfer market, he’s capable of securing transfer deals that seemed incredibly unlikely, unexpected, genius, or sometimes, baffling. From Henrik Larsson to Chicharito to Gabriel Obertan and Bébé, there’s usually something from way out in left field. Yet, centre midfield has long since been viewed [...]
Fletch: I’m Ready To Play On Saturday
May 23, 2011 88 Comments
Darren Fletcher has confirmed that he feels ready to play at Wembley, if selected by the manager. “I feel ready to play,” said Fletcher. “I have had a couple of reserve games, which I have found even more difficult because other people are trying to make an impression. It was important to get 90 minutes [...]
Fergie: Fletch Has A Chance Of Making Final
May 11, 2011 180 Comments
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that if Darren Fletcher can get match fit before the Champions League final, he will get the chance to play. Fletch missed out on our last final in 2009 after a disgraceful decision to send him off in the semi-final against Arsenal when we were 3-0 up. He won the [...]
Fletch: Absence Turned Me In To Mad United Fan
May 10, 2011 32 Comments
Darren Fletcher made a return to the first team last week against Schalke after missing the past few months with a virus. After recovering from the illness, he was still unable to play after losing so much weight. Speaking to the official mag, Fletch has expressed some empathy for the fans, realising how frustrating it [...]
STATS vs Wigan: Scholes’ Passing, Ineffective Wingers and Goal Involvement
February 27, 2011 88 Comments
Paul Scholes (53/58) 91% passing completion Michael Carrick (45/51) 88% passing completion Darron Gibson (11/14) 79% passing completion Darren Fletcher (28/45) 62% passing completion + 1 assist. Nani (20/37) 54% passing completion + 1 assist. ———— The Guardian Chalkboards
Fletch: Fergie Inspired Us At Half Time
January 27, 2011 384 Comments
Things weren’t looking good for Manchester United at half-time against Blackpool, with the score 2-0 to the opposition. We were a different team in the second half though and Darren Fletcher has credited Sir Alex Ferguson with the turnaround. “We were desperate to get back out for the second half and try to put things [...]
STATS: Spurs vs United
January 18, 2011 36 Comments
Wayne Rooney had a passing success rate of just 50% and only 3 successful passes going forwards in the opposition’s half. Darren Fletcher (80%) and Michael Carrick (82%) had surprisingly high passing completion rates. Although what caused the worry during the game was that 45% of the unsuccessful passes came from our own half. Spurs [...]
IN DEPTH STATS: West Brom vs United
January 1, 2011 72 Comments
As a new feature for 2011, RoM will be providing an in-depth look at the statistics from each league game Manchester United play. vs West Brom (a) Summary – The player who attempted the most passes was Rio Ferdinand – The player with the most completed passes was Michael Carrick – The player with the [...]
Fletch: Wenger Called Me Dirty In Heat Of The Moment
December 12, 2010 45 Comments
After losing to Manchester United last season, thanks to a Diaby own goal, Arsene Wenger launched an attack on one United player, believed to be Darren Fletcher, by claiming he “was on the pitch only to make fouls”. At the time, Sir Alex Ferguson believed this petulant attitude after defeat showed Wenger up. “That’s where [...]
VIDEO: Fletch’s Post Match Remark
September 29, 2010 43 Comments
“Chico!” Darren Fletcher shouts. “Well done on the goal, fucking brilliant!”
Ferguson Explains Why He Made Vida Captain Over Fletch and Scholes
September 22, 2010 17 Comments
Many Manchester United fans were hoping Sir Alex Ferguson would replace Gary Neville as captain for the upcoming season, given how rarely he played due to injuries and form. Over the summer, a few players were tried out, including Darren Fletcher, but in the end, Fergie opted for Nemanja Vidic, surprisingly looking past England captain [...]
Fletch: Rooney Loves Being A Red
September 19, 2010 7 Comments
Darren Fletcher has dismissed rumours that Wayne Rooney is ready to leave Manchester United, in light of the recent allegations about his private life. Asked if Wayne would ever quit, he said: “No, he’s a big part of United’s history now. He absolutely loves playing for this club.”
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